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A calendar of events is located on the front page of our www.salemmo.com web site. Car shows, Road Rallies, Parades, Horse Shows, Rodeos, Roots Festival, Pow Wows, Arts and Craft Shows are among some of the many local events. Trout fishing at Montauk State Park, just twenty minutes from Salem is a favorite of the many visitors that come each year. Trout season starts March 1st, just following the Road Rally of America that headquarters in Salem the last week of February each year.

MAJOR EVENTS

100 Acre Wood Road Rally…...…. Last wk end in Feb Opening of Trout Season ……………………… Mar 1st Community-wide Yard Sales…... 1st Sat in May & Oct. Memorial Day Celebration….…………. Roots Festival Western Cherokee Pow Wow 4th of July ………………….…… Parade and Fireworks Christmas Parade of Lights ……… 1st Sat eve. in Dec

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The Visitor Center is ready to assist you in finding community services, businesses, and tourists sites in the area! The Salem Area Chamber of Commerce headquarters in the Visitor Center at 200 S Main St. Call 573-729-6900 or e-mail chamber@salemmo.com . Salem Area Community Betterment Association is also headquartered in the same building. SACBA sponsors a number of community improvement and beautification projects annually.

Natural Resources – A multitude of natural areas are open to the public including Montauk State Park, Ozark National Scenic Riverways, Mark Twain National Forest. Fishing, hunting, canoeing, golfing, and hiking provide year-round activities for the outdoor enthusiast. Missouri Department of Conservation manages several areas in the county, Shawnee Mac Lakes, Indian Trail Park, White River Trace and others. Round Springs, Alley Springs, Akers Ferry, and Dillard Mill are noted tourist sites near Salem.

Check out our website! www.salemmo.com The official web site of the

City of Salem Salem Area Chamber of Commerce

Parades – The Chamber of Commerce Fourth of July Parade and Parade of Lights at Christmas are held annually each year on July 4th and on the first Saturday in December. Fireworks - The City of Salem sponsors a public fireworks display following the Parade. They are free and open to the public. The Commons - a 75-acre property on Hwy 72 W is home to the Dent County Fall Festival. Facilities include an RV Park, youth building, livestock Barn, bandstand, arena, & food stands. Spring Creek Golf Course – a nine-hole course with grass greens and watered fareways, is located on J-Hwy is a private course. It has reasonable green fees and memberships available. 573-729-3080

Ozark Natural and Cultural Resource Center …. provides information on natural and cultural resources in the area. The facility hosts local displays to exhibits from the Smithsonian Institute. Mark Twain National Forest, Ozark National Scenic Riverways, Mo Dept of Conservation and Mo Parks information is on display at the center.

At 200 S Main on Hwy 19 and the adjoining area, you will find the:

● Farmers Market Pavilion ● Teachers Closet ● Ozark Natural & Cultural Resource Center ● Visitors Center Salem Area Chamber of Commerce Salem Area Community Betterment

Current River south of Salem is a favorite for floating, fishing, camping, gigging, or swimming!

Self-guided Auto Tours leaving and returning to Salem are very popular!

Montauk State Park - Opening day of Trout Season at Montauk State Park attracts over 2,000 anglers Mar 1st. It is 20 miles southwest of Salem, offering camping, fishing, trails, and outdoor fun. The park has a historic mill, lodge restaurant, cabins, and a motel.

Ozark Country Music Held most every Friday night in the Salem City Hall Auditorium (202 N Washington). It features live Ozark music and dancing.

Bonebrake Center located at 601 N Hickory is in the heart of Salem and has a spring, creek, walking trail through natural habitat, an 1880’s Victorian home and a log cabin. Open year round on special events. Rally in the 100 Acre Wood – Rally America sports car rally held the last weekend in February headquarters in Salem. The two-day rally is Friday and Saturday and the Parc Expose’ is in downtown Salem on Saturday morning.

Welcome to Salem, Missouri, located in the heart of the Ozarks in south central Missouri. It is 25 miles southeast of Interstate 44 at the intersections of four state highways: 72, 32, 19 & 68. Salem is twenty miles from the population center of the nation, approximately two hours from St. Louis, Springfield, Columbia and Jefferson City, MO. Salem’s population is nearly 5,000 and the county seat of Dent County, population 15,000. Salem is known for its friendly people and enjoyable community. Blessed with some of the greatest outdoor scenery, beautiful trees, Ozark Mountains, big valleys, open spaces and spring-fed streams; it is one of the most inviting places to be. Population density is lower that the density for most any place in the nation.

Local business names, addresses, phone numbers, and web sites are listed on www.salemmo.com

Salem is a fourth class city with a Mayor- Alderman form of government. It is the county seat of Dent County and serves as the hub for the entire community. The city does have zoning but there is no zoning in the county. ‘Cost of Living’ is some of the lowest in the nation.

There are four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 75.5 * Fahrenheit in the summer and 34.5 * Fahrenheit in the winter. Elevation is approximately 1,100 feet and the climate is mild with an average rainfall of 42”.

Industries include lead mining, food distribution, wood industries. metal plating and manufacturing. US Food Service is the largest employer. Heartland Metal Finishing, Doe Run Mining and Doe Run Recycling, Small Miracles, Salem Wood Products, Royal Oak Charcoal and Canoak are some of the other larger industries in the area.

New and expanding businesses are welcome. Retail, service, distribution, production, or development are all needed in the area. Buildings are available for industrial purposes. Enhanced Enterprise Zone tax benefits are offered to qualifying businesses. The City of Salem offers electric incentives for new job creation. Free lots are available in the Master’s Industrial Park in exchange for job creation. Land prices are very competitive.

For more information or assistance in expanding or opening your business contact Sharon Tubbs, the City of Salem Economic Development Director, 400 N Iron St.. City Administration Building, Salem, Mo 65560 573-729-2428 e-mail: economic@salemmo.com

Master’s Industrial Park

Taxes as well as land prices are some of the lowest in the nation! Local Restaurants in the area include full-service, sandwich shops, fast foods, and quick stops. Traditional Ozark cuisine, barbecue, fried chicken, steaks, as well as, international entrees of Mexican and Chinese are available. Chamber of Commerce Business EXPO is held annually in the Spring.

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Community Visitor Center 729-6900 ONCRC Center 729-0029 The Commons 729-3494 Community Center 729-3500 Activity Center 729-6290

Education R-80 Admin. 729-6642 R80 High School 729-6641 R80 Jr. High 729-4261 R80 Upper Elem. 729-4812 R80 Lower Elem 729-6611 R1 Oak Hill 729-5618 R2 Green Forest 729-3902 R3 Dent Phelps 729-4680 R4 North Wood 729-4607 Ozark Hills St. Sch 729-6488 Salem Headstart 729-6911 AEL Literacy 729-4224 Salem City Library 729-4331 SW Baptist Univ. 729-7071 Salem TCRC 729-8163 U of M Extension 729-3196

Fire District Dent Co. Fire 729-3250

Health Ambulance 729-7400 Hospital 729-6626 Health Center 729-3106 Treatment Center 729-4103

Law Enforcement County Sheriff 729-3241 City Police 729-4242 Mo Hwy Patrol 368-2345

Parks and Recreation City Park Dir. 729-6290 City Pool 729-6228 Golf Course 729-3080

Safety Hotlines Russell House 364-0222 Poison Control 800-222-1222 Child Abuse 800-422-4453 Salem - ZIP CODE 65560

More Services

Div of Family Ser 729-4137 Apage Home 729-5526 CASA 729-5599 Enrichment Service 729-7279

Senior Services

Division of Aging 729-3159 Senior Center 729-2373

Transportation City Street Dept 729-5900 Mo Hwy Dept 729-4831 SMTS Bus 729-3133

Utilities City Utilities 729-4117 Rural Electric 729-7559 Rural Water Dist 729-7559 Telephone 800-788-3500 TV Cable 800-255-8389 Natural Gas 800-552-7583 Trash 800-359-7929

City of Salem Utilities 729-4117 Mayor 729-4811 Clerk 729-5211 Engineer 729-4811 Economic Dev. 729-2428 Parks – Rec. 729-6290 Police 729-4242 Library 729-4331 Animal Control 729-4242

County of Dent Assessor 729-6010 Clerk 729-4144 Commission 729-3044 Collector 729-3911 Treasurer 729-8260 Prosecutor 729-3406 Health Center 729-3106

Missouri License Bureau 729-8305 Representative 751-1688 Senator 751-2108

United States Post Office 729-3442 Representative 364-2455 Telephone Prefix - 573

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Salem City Parks and Recreation Program The main city park is located on J-Hwy or Rolla Road and is home to lighted tennis courts, volleyball courts, a skateboard park, playground areas, swimming pool, outdoor shelters, picnic areas, and ball fields. Additional parks are located at 1. Hwy 19 N Roadside Park - Pavilion & picnic tables 2. Hickory and Center St. - Park picnic table 3. Carol Midyett Memorial Park (under development) 4. Al Brown Ball Complex, Hwy 32 W & Dilworth Lane To reserve a picnic shelter or the pool call 573-729-6290 or 729-4811. The city recreation program includes summer recreation, soccer, baseball, & basketball. Freedom Activity Center is located on Rolla Road next to the largest City Park. It houses the TCRC, the Wellness, and Fitness Center, a large meeting area/basketball court combination, as well as the Parks and Recreation Director. Walking Trail – Old Frisco Railroad public walking area is a lighted, 8 ft. wide asphalt trail, 4000 feet long starting at Third St. and Grand.

Salem Memorial Hospital - SMDH is a 59 bed Critical Access Hospital located in the heart of the Ozark National Scenic Riverways. It serves the residents of the City of Salem, and the counties of Dent, Shannon, Crawford, and Iron. The EMT and Ambulance Services operate from the hospital.

Local Government - Services

City of Salem offices are in the City Administration Building at 400 N Iron St. on the east side of the courthouse square. The City provides electric and water services, and maintains the streets, sidewalks, and sewer system. The Parks and Recreation Program serves the entire county. The city funds a Director of Economic Development and provides resources to help fund the Chamber of Commerce and city beautification programs. 729-4811 Historic Dent County Courthouse

A historic site located on the square houses the county government offices. It was built in 1870. You may tour this beautiful building - Mon through Fri, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. by contacting the County Clerk at 573-729-4144. Additional county services are housed in the Judicial Building on the north side of the square.

Southwest Baptist University, Salem Campus Offers Associate degrees in General Studies and Business and BS degrees in Human Services, and Psychology.

The TCRC provides individuals the opportunity to utilize technological resources for credit and noncredit

Education. The TCRC, a Telecommunications Resource Center, is a partnership of the City of Salem, US Foodservice, Salem R-80 School, The Bank of Salem, Salem Memorial District Hospital, Town and Country Bank and the University of Missouri.

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